Black-bellied Malkoha (Phaenicophaeus diardi)
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Black-bellied Malkoha

Phaenicophaeus diardi (Lesson, RP, 1830)

62 gWeight

The black-bellied malkoha (Phaenicophaeus diardi) is a species of malkoha in the family Cuculidae.

Busiest months: March and July–August · Most records: Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia

Near Threatened

Where and when it's recorded

Busiest months: March and July–August · Most records: Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia

Black-bellied Malkoha has been recorded at 91 of the 8,276 birding hotspots we track, in 4 countries and regions.

Records by month Northern Hemisphere

Where it's recorded most

  1. Danum Valley Borneo Rainforest LodgeMalaysia282 records
  2. Taman Negara NP Kuala TahanMalaysia175 records
  3. Taman Botani Negara Shah AlamMalaysia173 records
More places
  1. Khao Luang NP – Krung Ching Waterfall trail & campgroundThailand153 records
  2. Gunung Panti Recreational Forest – Panti Bird Sanctuary and North AreaMalaysia137 records
  3. Taman Negara NP – Mutiara ResortMalaysia126 records
  4. Danum Valley Field CentreMalaysia108 records
  5. Pedu LakeMalaysia93 records
  6. Hala – Bala Wildlife Sanctuary – Sirindhorn Waterfall & Wildlife Research Station vicinityThailand88 records
  7. Taman Negara NP – Sungai RelauMalaysia85 records

Countries and regions with the most records

MalaysiaThailandIndonesiaBrunei

eBird records via GBIF up to 2024-12-31. A record means someone listed it; more records partly mean more birders, not more birds.

About

The black-bellied malkoha (Phaenicophaeus diardi) is a species of malkoha in the family Cuculidae. It is found in Brunei, Indonesia, Malaysia, Myanmar, Singapore, and Thailand. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests, including mango trees, and subtropical or tropical mangrove forests.

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Questions

How big is the Black-bellied Malkoha?

The Black-bellied Malkoha weighs around 62 g.

Where does the Black-bellied Malkoha live?

Its breeding range: Oriental: Malay Peninsula, Sumatra and Borneo. It is most often recorded in Malaysia, Thailand and Indonesia.

When is the best time to see the Black-bellied Malkoha?

At the hotspots we track, it is recorded most in March, July and August (Northern Hemisphere).

Is the Black-bellied Malkoha endangered?

The IUCN Red List classifies the Black-bellied Malkoha as Near Threatened.

What does the Black-bellied Malkoha eat?

Main food: Insects & other invertebrates.

What family is the Black-bellied Malkoha in?

It belongs to the family Cuckoos (Cuculidae), order Cuculiformes.

At a glance

Weight
62 g
Habitat
Forest
Diet
Insects & other invertebrates
Lifestyle
Perches in trees
Migration
Resident (barely migrates)
Conservation
Near Threatened
More measurements
Wing
127 mm
Tail
196 mm
Bill
32 mm
Tarsus
30 mm

Averages from the AVONET dataset; length from field guides where available.

Range

Oriental: Malay Peninsula, Sumatra and Borneo

Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2

Classification

Family
Cuckoos Cuculidae
Genus
Phaenicophaeus

Other birds in the genus Phaenicophaeus

Black-bellied Malkoha

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